Rapid Volumetric Screening Assessments on Metallic Pipework with Guided Wave Testing (GWT)

Advanced Guided Wave inspection services provide a rapid volumetric screening assessment of metallic pipework, typically facilitating inspection of difficult-to-access locations. GWT is often used to identify areas of cross-sectional change associated with corrosion under insulation, touch point corrosion, soil-to-air interfaces, wall penetrations, road-crossings, unpiggable system lengths, internal corrosion/erosion, and pipe lengths with restricted access without disruption of service.

GWT reduces peripheral inspection costs by providing rapid, full-coverage pipe screening. GWT can often be accomplished with minimal surface preparation and insulation removal, where large areas of piping can be evaluated in a short amount of time from relatively few test locations.

Receive Data for Fitness Service Calculations in a Fraction of the Time Utilizing Automated Ultrasonics Testing (AUT)

TEAM utilizes a variety of technologies to provide complete automated inspection capabilities. Technologies employed include TOFD, Pulse Echo, Corrosion Mapping and Phased Array. This non-destructive inspection process enables us to screen piping and vessels, such as those found in the refining and petrochemical industries.

The user is provided with a true representation of the test material, which speeds the process of defect interpretation. All data is digitally recorded and scans are repeatable for long-term monitoring purposes. AUT is used extensively in corrosion monitoring and to provide the client with the data they need for fitness for service calculations in a fraction of the time it would take to do manually.

Computed Radiography (CR) and Radiography (DR) Test Systems

Utilizing its large inventory of Computed Radiography (CR) and Digital Radiography (DR) test systems, TEAM provides its customers the correct inspection platform for verification of component integrity. Using both gamma and x-ray energies, we provide a wide breadth of radiographic inspection opportunities when deploying its digital radiographic imaging systems.

Additionally, TEAM has the following ancillary radiographic methods for consideration

• Real-Time Radiography is used to inspect for corrosion under insulation (CUI)
• Film Digitizing is for customers who want to move to electronic image archiving
• Neutron Radiography is for inspection of water under insulation

Finally, should the need arise, Team Inc. can provide radiographic images to Level III personnel worldwide for a timely expert analysis.

Detect Flaws in Nonferrous Materials with Eddy Current Testing (ECT)

TEAM’s standard Eddy Current Testing (ECT) is ideal for nonferrous materials such as heat exchanger tubes, condensers, WHB tubing, as well as Surface inspection for surface breaking defects on Piping Pressure Vessel base material and Welds, to also include components on aircraft surfaces.

Receive Highly Sensitive Wall Thickness Variation Insight with Remote Field Testing (RFT)

TEAM’s Remote Field Testing (RFT) is utilized to inspect ferromagnetic tubing. Extremely sensitive to wall thickness variation with near equal sensitivity to inside and outside surfaces, RFT does not have the “skin effect” difficulties that conventional eddy currents have when inspecting ferromagnetic materials.

Inspect Externally Finned Ferromagnetic Tubing

TEAM’s Near Field Testing (NFT) is utilized to inspect externally finned ferromagnetic tubing or tubing in heat exchangers that have baffle supports too close together for other electromagnetic technique and are extremely sensitive to wall thickness variations.

Ultrasonic Method of Detection

TEAM’s IRIS inspection is an ultrasonic method for detection of corrosion, and pitting. Capable of providing a remaining wall thickness of both ferrous and non ferrous tubing, in heat exchangers, condensers, furnace, and boiler tube inspection.

Efficient Inspection of Ferritic Components

PEC is one of the most efficient ways of inspecting ferritic components without the removal of insulation.

Laser Measurement Scanning for Fitness for Service

TEAM Counts on several laser systems to facilitate an RBI or fitness for services assessment, as well as an assessment on surface corrosion, dent, or bulges where other NDE methods are not possible.

Utilizing Magnetic Fields to Inspect Large Ferromagnetic Steel Surfaces

TEAM’s MFL inspection is an ideal way to inspect large ferromagnetic steel surfaces such as storage tank floors. When a magnetic field is passed through the steel, flux leakage caused by pitting and corrosion on the underside of the floor is detected by MFL sensors in the scanning unit and displayed for the operator. MFL is also used on ferromagnetic heat exchanger tubing and process piping as a screening technique for wall loss.

Utilizing Electromagnetic Acoustic Transducers to Screen Assets for Flaw Detection and Corrosion Measurement

Electromagnetic Acoustic Transducer (EMAT) is a high-speed ultrasonic testing technique that utilizes Electromagnetic Acoustic Transducers to screen pipes, tanks, vessels, heater tubes and other structures for flaw detection and corrosion/erosion measurement. EMAT does not require couplant for transmitting sound, which makes it well suited for inspection of hot parts and integration in automated environments. This service can inspect through coatings and is not affected by pollutants or oxidation and can inspect large areas.

Detect Surface Cracks with Pinpoint Precision Utilizing Alternating Current Field Measurement (ACFM)

Originally developed for inspection of fatigue cracking, Alternating Current Field Measurement (ACFM) is an advanced technique for detecting surface cracks and pinpointing the location, length and depth of the defect. This rapid, one-pass ET method does not require extensive cleaning of the work piece or electrical contact.

Unlike Dye Penetrant (PT) and Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), our ACFM works through paint and coatings and in a wide range of temperatures. Results are automatically recorded and accepted by certification authorities.